The Decemberists Live from SXSW
julio NPR shows at SXSW scare me because of the long lines that scatter up and down 6th St. Lucky for you, IFC was on hand to capture the literary magic…
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Little Boots ::: Fader Fort ::: SXSW 2009
Upon first listen of Little Boots, I became instantly smitten by her sounds and demeanor. I watched her video of Stuck on Repeat in my small office cubicle over a…
Micachu and the Shapes ::: Fader Fort ::: SXSW 2009
It was one of those moments where you walk into a venue and you already can feel a good vibe being put on a by an unknown band. I rushed…
Gentelman Reg ::: Radio Room ::: SXSW 2009
The newest crowned jewel to join the A&C family played an early Onion Party their Jet Black album that has the makings of beautiful pop record that the record company…
Efterklang ::: French Legation ::: SXSW 2009
I don’t make this comparison, often, that is, but you take the beauty of Sigur Ros and combine it with the chamber elements of Arcade Fire and the final result…
Alela Diane ::: French Legation ::: SXSW 2009
Folkie Alela Diane knows how to create a heartfelt story with her soft words and kind guitar. It had been a while since I had witnessed a female singer/songwriter impact…
Camera Obscura ::: French Legation ::: SXSW 2009
Whenever I listen to this Scottish band, a smile magically appears on my face and all the sad days go away. You add that to the magical setting that is…
The Pains of Being Pure At Heart ::: La Condesa ::: SXSW 2009
This group comes in second for the amount of shows played during SXSW, the first being the Vivian Girls. Despite the frequency of shows during the week, I didn’t catch…
Handsome Furs ::: Fader Fort ::: SXSW 2009
Call me selfish or spoiled, but I loved the performance from the band, but the fact that it was played at 2:15 in the PM (that’s Post Meridiem) outside made…
Here We Go Magic ::: Gorilla vs. Booze ::: SXSW 2009
Brooklyn weird kids brought their bag of tricks to GvB’s SXSW day party, and based on their album, I had no idea what to expect. Well, maybe a little. I…